Begonia types with pictures
These are so named because of their stiff cane like stems. They are also called "Angel Wing" begonias and sometimes tree begonias. They are excellent in both pots or open ground and can vary in size from a mere foot tall to in excess of 10 feet high. They have long clusters of small flowers which last for long periods in the warmer areas. They do not tolerate frost. These, although rhizomatous in habit are classified separately.
These plants are grown solely for their foliage which is truly magnificent. These are often seen under different names such as Rieger or Blush begonias in garden centres and supermarkets. In New Zealand they tend to be grown as winter flowering plants. Mine was given to me as a start from my friend Janet's mother's plant that is over 20 years old.
I've cut off many starts to friends and they are delighted with them! I have them, red ones and white, in the yard about 7 foot tall! I've never had trouble with simple propagation or blooming. These are the possibilities for lack of blooming I can think of: They bloom more abundantly from the new canes, and when the new canes for the year have reached a good height 4 You might be pruning out the new canes. I am looking for the name of one I have, description follows: Pale pink very small flowers on long stems standing 6" to a foot above plant.
The pale pink and dark red are striking. Very easy to propagate. I hope you can help me. John Gardner Nov I meant to say "the Begonia was propagated by cutting from a plant that does flower. I was told that I was propagated by cutting from a plant that does flower. I've searched the internet for help but I haven't found anything. Is it possible that some Begonias have sterile canes? Or maybe the cutting was done incorrectly leaving the proper buds absent resulting in mutation?
I was told it produces beautiful scarlet flowers in a cascading effect - but mine has never flowered. It has sprouted 8 branches and is over 5' tall. I keep it evenly moist and haven't pruned it. Any ideas on how to get it to bloom? Tip prune angel wing begonias during the active growing season to keep plants bushy and full.
Remove the last two sets of leaves from the ends of long branches. Tip pruning forces multiple growth tips to emerge further down the stem resulting in more branches. Hers are about 6 feet tall and flowering beautifully. That is where I bought a couple this year and have them in the house until danger of frost is over.
I have had the Angel Wing Begonia for years and never knew what it was. I have cut it down and re-rooted it and it has been surviving in just water for several months now. I also have another one that is smaller. The plant I took the cutting from is now getting more bushy like mentioned earlier in this thread of conversation. I am amazed at how the flower starts off as a heart shape and then moves into an almost 3-sided tubular-triangular shape with the flower at the end.
I'm so glad your website has photos and explanations Thank you for finally solving the mystery plant issue for me: I noticed yesterday that they are eating the flowers off from it Angel wing begonias should actually be trimmed in the growing season.
It encourages bushy instead tree-like growth which i'm sure u knew. I suggest you trim them a great deal. If the plants are healthy, they will come back bigger and you can take the trimmings and clone new ones.
Take all trimmings that have 4 joints or more and plant two joints in peat moss with rooting hormone and water. They are really special and I have never seen anything so unique and beautiful. I live in Hobe Sound, FL and the plants are getting quite tall. Can someone tell me the proper way to trim them? I think they will be great in a vase inside, but I'm not sure where they should be trimmed off so the plants will continue to bloom. Val J Classey Sep I am an avid collector and sure would like to add some of these to my collection.
Begonias are a good example, the net is a unique source of information. When i found ur marvellous gallery it was beyond words! Thanks for inspiring me in my love for this marvellous plant. Nancy Doucet Apr I couldn't find anything about taking care of it in any of my gardening books, so I turned to you. I had no idea there were so many varieties and I am still not quite sure which one I have.
But, I do have a good idea how to take care of mine now and am quite sure you have whet my interest enough that this one will be one of many to come. Thank you for sharing the insight and good websight. Nancy Doucet of Uvalde County Texas. The rhizomatous types we grow feature bigger leaves and easier care needs.
They grow well outdoors in shaded areas, even in hot-summer areas. Picking Begonias When shopping for begonias at your local garden center, look for plants that have lush, healthy leaves. Yellowing or browning of the foliage often represents a problem. Healthy begonia roots should be white and firm rather than yellow or brown and mushy.
Also look to see if the plant is rootbound, with roots densely filling the soil and circling around the inside of the pot. Rootbound begonias are often stressed and may not be as healthy. Caring for Begonias Outdoors Make sure you match the lighting conditions with the type of begonia you have.
In most areas, for example, tuberous begonias will suffer sunburn and look bad in full-sun areas. Also pay attention to the soil or potting mix -- they like a well-draining medium and hate to have their roots stay wet for extended periods.
Most begonias grow just as well in containers as they do garden beds and borders. They are particularly effective plants for creating a unified look in your yard because you can grow many varieties in both sun and shade.
Repeating beautiful begonias in containers and garden beds also creates a consistent landscaping look. Caring for Begonias Indoors Houseplant-type begonias, such as the Rex varieties, are relatively easy-to-grow indoor plants for medium to bright spots. Avoid keeping Rex begonias in a window that sees a lot of direct sun in the afternoon, particularly in the summer months as they are susceptible to sunburn. To water begonias indoors, let the top inch or so of the potting mix dry before watering it again.
Take care not to overwater Rex begonias.